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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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Mercedes-Benz’ DRIVE PILOT system for conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3) can be ordered in Germany from 17 May as an optional extra for the S-Class for €5,000 and for the EQS for €7,430 (Driver Assistance Package Plus: €2,430 and DRIVE PILOT: €5,000) excl.

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Made-in-Germany Tesla Model Y proves surprisingly fun in the Nurburgring

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With an 82 kWh battery pack and a combined power of 510hp, the all-electric crossover could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 155 mph. . The Model X Plaid, a significantly larger and heavier car than the Model Y Performance, also outdoes the crossover with its 0-60 mph time of 2.5

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Prices Set in Germany German Automaker’s High-performance Sedan Goes for €115,000; station wagon adds €1,600 (~$125,000 & $1,750); a Year Away from Stateside Arrival This article may contain affiliate links. Now, prices have been released for Germany. second 0-62 mph!) Let’s give them a look.

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Audi’s “Jack” autonomous A7 concept hits the road in public demo drives in Germany

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Potential test drivers are targeted via various communications channels, including the social media sites run by Audi Germany. The opportunity to ride in “Jack” will start tomorrow and run through to August. At the same time, Audi Business Innovation GmbH has raffled places to users of its premium mobility service Audi on demand.

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Mercedes-Benz receives world’s first internationally valid system approval for Level 3 conditionally automated driving

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Germany has taken a pioneering role in this with the opening of the Road Traffic Act (StVG) for Level 3 systems in 2017. With the approval of the authorities, we have now achieved a breakthrough: We are the first manufacturer to put conditionally automated driving into series production in Germany.

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Rimac Nevera Clocks 256 MPH, Becomes World's Fastest Production EV

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The record was set last month on the Automotive Testing Papenburg oval track in Germany by Rimac's chief test and development driver.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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Sales in Germany and other European countries begin in fall 2020 at a base price of €30,705.88. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron is also a leader when it comes to economy, in part because of the favorable tax rate on natural gas and biomethane in Germany until 2026. There are currently some 850 CNG gas stations in Germany.

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